A group of women staged a 'Purple Day of Action' protest at Malcolm Square on Saturday to denounce what they described as widespread "plunder, corruption, and bureaucrat capitalism" in the government.

Led by the Gabriela Women’s Party together with Innabuyog – Alliance of Women’s Organizations in the Cordillera and other women's groups, the protesters timed their demonstration on the birthday of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Members of the groups expressed their frustration over alleged irregularities in flood control projects, naming several senators, congressmen, and officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) as being involved in the anomalies.

According to the protesters, the reported corruption exemplifies the greed entrenched in government institutions.

They further emphasized that the action at Malcolm Square was only the start of a series of mobilizations aimed at exposing and holding accountable politicians and officials who they claim enriched themselves with public funds.

“Sa lumalaganap na krisis sa korapsyon, kasama ang malawak na hanay ng kababaihan sa pagpapatambol ng mga kampanya upang matuldukan na ang mapanupil at ganid na pamamahala ng estado,” the groups emphasized in a Facebook post.

“Kung kaya, kasama ang Innabuyog Women's Alliance in the Cordillera, Innabuyog - Metro Baguio, IGY UPB, at IGY SLU, inilunsad ang isang kilos protestang naglalayong mairehistro ang mga panawagang panagutin ang mga korap na kawani ng gobyerno," they added.

The women’s organizations reiterated their call for an end to corruption in government and for those involved to be prosecuted under the law.

"Pinagtitibay din ang kampanyang ilaan ang buwis ng taumbayan para sa mas aksisableng serbisyo para sa lahat at hindi lamang makulong ang pondo sa pagpapayaman ng iilang pamilya," the statement read.